Individual Sports category: 1455 books
by David Hoy
Language: English
Release Date: September 30, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: September 30, 2014
This book is designed to supplement the instruction a student receives during his or her course. The Instrument Rating is a test of not only the student's ability to fly accurately on Instruments, the foundation, but also the ability to cope under a number of pressures. Instrument Flying is intended...
Soaring Pilot's Manual
Second Edition
Language: English
Release Date: September 30, 2014
The Soaring Pilot's Manual advances the reader from elementary flying to confident soaring by clearly and precisely explaining the basic soaring mechanisms and techniques. Explanatory diagrams illustrate the text throughout, making a complicated subject simple to understand. Having covered the first...
Triathlon
Skills Techniques Tactics
Language: English
Release Date: June 30, 2014
Crowood Sports Guides provide sound, practical advice that will make you a better sportsperson, whether you are learning the basic skills, discovering more advanced techniques or reviewing the fundamentals of your sport. This book offers practical advice on the skills and techniques of the three disciplines...
Ohio Warriors
The Story of Ohio's Finest Fighters
Language: English
Release Date: June 30, 2015
Ohio Warriors takes you behind the scenes of the careers of some of the greatest MMA Fighters and Boxers to ever come out of Ohio. Re-live firsthand the stories of Ray Boom Boom Mancini, Shawn Showtime Porter, Gray Maynard, Mike Goldberg, Stipe Miocic, Ray Austin in their own words! Along with the...
Runner's World Essential Guides: Barefoot Running and Minimalism
Everything You Need to Know to Make the Healthy Transition to Minimalist Shoes and Barefoot Running
Language: English
Release Date: October 20, 2011
The basic rationale for running barefoot or in minimalist models goes something like this: Humans evolved to cover long distances by foot. By introducing a thick layer of cushioning and an elevated heel between the foot and the ground, modern running shoes alter natural running form. But modern running...
by Matt Fitzgerald
Language: English
Release Date: September 23, 2004
Language: English
Release Date: September 23, 2004
How to cross-train to improve running times and prevent overuse injuries--whether you are participating in your first 10-K or competing to win a marathon or triathlon
If you want to enjoy a long, successful life of running, it's essential to incorporate non-running activities into your training...
Strength and Conditioning for Triathlon
The 4th Discipline
Language: English
Release Date: May 15, 2013
Strength & Conditioning for Triathlon is an accessible, practical introduction to strength and conditioning for endurance sports, dispelling many of the myths which have led to misunderstanding and misuse of the techniques in the past. With specific chapters on injury prevention, the swim, the...
by Michael McAvennie
Language: English
Release Date: June 30, 2008
Language: English
Release Date: June 30, 2008
Desire. Ruthless aggression. Attitude. Respect. New blood. Returning legends. Departing heroes. Icon vs. Icon. The Draft. Separate camps. Unified titles. An Undisputed Championship. Same-sex weddings. Broken vows. Three minutes. One last run. World Wrestling Entertainment™ entered 2002 with a Royal...
Green Light Your Life
Awakening Your Higher Self
Language: English
Release Date: April 3, 2013
Greenlight Your Life is a guide for breaking free from the inertia of the past, and beginning your life anew. These inspiring words can help you to re-discover who you truly want to be, so that you may allow that vision to guide your actions. The book can be a turning point that ushers in a new era...
Get High On Snowboarding
Learn To Snowboard In No Time With These Essential Beginner Tips For Snowboarding So You Can Look Forward To An Adrenaline Rush And Surfing The Snow With Impressive Moves And Turns That Will Leave Your Friends In Awe
Language: English
Release Date: October 2, 2012
As a beginner in snowboarding, you will need to learn how to strap yourself into your snowboard, get on and off the chairlift with ease, how to stand up and walk while attached to your snowboard and accustom yourself with your snow gear.
One of the basics you will need to learn is the right...
DIY RC Airplanes from Scratch : The Brooklyn Aerodrome Bible for Hacking the Skies
The Brooklyn Aerodrome Bible for Hacking the Skies
Language: English
Release Date: May 22, 2013
BUILD YOUR OWN REMOTE-CONTROLLED AIRPLANES QUICKLY, EASILY, AND INEXPENSIVELY!
Take to the skies with a majestic motorized model aircraft you create and pilot yourself. Written by the founder of the Brooklyn Aerodrome, DIY RC Airplanes from Scratch shows you how to build a Flack (Flying + Hack) delta...
by Dean Eldridge
Language: English
Release Date: March 6, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: March 6, 2017
Paramotoring: The Essential Guide is for pilots who want to know more about the skill, art and pleasure of flying a paramotor, also known as a powered paraglider. It is packed with the latest information on techniques and equipment, with contributions from some of the best instructors and pilots...
Advanced Personal Training
Science to practice
Language: English
Release Date: November 10, 2016
Effective fitness instruction and training programme design require an exercise specialist trainer to combine professional experience with strategies underpinned by scientific evidence. This is the first comprehensive fitness instruction and training programme design resource to explore the evidence-base...
by Ron Pagano
Language: English
Release Date: August 3, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: August 3, 2017
The Adventures of an Airplane Nut is the story of one man’s passion for airplanes and anything aviation related. It is about someone who has had the opportunity to fly in over one hundred different types of airplanes.
These experiences range from flying in generalaviation Piper Cubs and WWII airplanes,...